Barnaul Airport

UNBB / BAX

Barnaul, RU

Last Updated
Jul 4, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UNBB 040100Z 19003MPS 9999 BKN030CB 18/18 Q1009 R24/290150 NOSIG RMK QFE735

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 837 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,837 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Barnaul Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 6 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (837 ft)
Pressure Alt
965 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,526 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UNBB 032300Z 0400/0424 21003G08MPS 8000 SCT030 TEMPO 0400/0402 26008G13MPS 3000 -TSRA BKN006 BKN016CB TEMPO 0409/0424 16008MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:13Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
09:00Z TEMPO
+8h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NBB
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
9,350 ft 164 ft CON 67°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UNBB

13,661 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
6%
LIFR
3.6%

Barnaul Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Temperature Range

Average: 0.8°C
Range: -37°C to 34°C
-37°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Statistics computed from 13,661 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Barnaul Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UNBB
IATA Code: BAX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 837 ft MSL

Location

City: Barnaul
Country: RU
Latitude: 53.363800°
Longitude: 83.538498°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,350 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Barnaul Airport

Overview

Barnaul Airport serves the Altai Krai region in southwestern Siberia, Russia, operating as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 837 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 53.363800, 83.538498, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the city of Barnaul and surrounding areas, supporting regional and potentially limited international commercial and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Barnaul Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating 63% of observed periods. Pilots can expect challenging winter conditions, with temperature ranges spanning from -37°C to 25°C and an average temperature of -3.7°C. Marginal Visual Flight Rules (MVFR) conditions occur in 22.7% of observations, indicating potential need for increased weather awareness and potential alternate planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial concrete runway (06/24) measuring 9,350 feet in length, capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its Siberian location suggests potential terrain complexities and significant seasonal weather transitions, which pilots should carefully consider during flight planning and execution.

Approach Considerations

With predominantly calm wind conditions and a single runway orientation, pilots should prepare for standard approach procedures. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility, though fog is present in approximately 2.1% of observations. September, October, and January statistically offer the most stable Visual Flight Rules conditions for operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.